Eastern Europe: Wrapping Papers Market 2024

Wrapping Papers Market Size in Eastern Europe

The East European wrapping papers market rose notably to $X in 2022, growing by X% against the previous year. The market value increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The level of consumption peaked in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

Wrapping Papers Production in Eastern Europe

In value terms, wrapping papers production reduced to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. The total output value increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2014 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, production hit record highs at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

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Wrapping Papers Exports

Exports in Eastern Europe

In 2022, overseas shipments of wrapping paper, packaging paper and paperboard decreased by X% to X tons for the first time since 2011, thus ending a ten-year rising trend. Total exports indicated measured growth from 2012 to 2022: its volume increased at an average annual rate of X% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, exports increased by X% against 2012 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 when exports increased by X% against the previous year. The volume of export peaked at X tons in 2021, and then declined in the following year.

In value terms, wrapping papers exports rose markedly to $X in 2022. Total exports indicated a strong increase from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of X% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, exports increased by X% against 2020 indices. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 when exports increased by X%. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs in 2022 and are likely to see steady growth in the near future.

Exports by Country

In 2022, the Czech Republic (X tons) and Russia (X tons) were the major exporters of wrapping paper, packaging paper and paperboard in Eastern Europe, together amounting to near X% of total exports. Poland (X tons) took an X% share (based on physical terms) of total exports, which put it in second place, followed by Bulgaria (X%) and Hungary (X%). Slovakia (X tons) and Estonia (X tons) followed a long way behind the leaders.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the main exporting countries, was attained by Slovakia (with a CAGR of X%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest wrapping papers supplying countries in Eastern Europe were the Czech Republic ($X), Russia ($X) and Poland ($X), together comprising X% of total exports. Hungary, Bulgaria, Slovakia and Estonia lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further X%.

In terms of the main exporting countries, Slovakia, with a CAGR of X%, saw the highest growth rate of the value of exports, over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Export Prices by Country

The export price in Eastern Europe stood at $X per ton in 2022, surging by X% against the previous year. Over the last decade, it increased at an average annual rate of X%. As a result, the export price attained the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Hungary ($X per ton), while Russia ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Slovakia (X%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Wrapping Papers Imports

Imports in Eastern Europe

In 2022, after five years of growth, there was significant decline in supplies from abroad of wrapping paper, packaging paper and paperboard, when their volume decreased by X% to X tons. Total imports indicated a notable increase from 2012 to 2022: its volume increased at an average annual rate of X% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, imports increased by X% against 2016 indices. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 with an increase of X% against the previous year. As a result, imports reached the peak of X tons, and then dropped in the following year.

In value terms, wrapping papers imports expanded to $X in 2022. Total imports indicated a buoyant expansion from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of X% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, imports increased by X% against 2015 indices. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 with an increase of X%. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in the near future.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Poland (X tons) represented the main importer of wrapping paper, packaging paper and paperboard, creating X% of total imports. The Czech Republic (X tons) took the second position in the ranking, followed by Hungary (X tons), Slovakia (X tons) and Romania (X tons). All these countries together held approx. X% share of total imports. The following importers - Lithuania (X tons) and Ukraine (X tons) - each recorded a X% share of total imports.

Poland was also the fastest-growing in terms of the wrapping paper, packaging paper and paperboard imports, with a CAGR of X% from 2012 to 2022. At the same time, Romania (X%), Slovakia (X%), Hungary (X%) and Lithuania (X%) displayed positive paces of growth. The Czech Republic experienced a relatively flat trend pattern. By contrast, Ukraine (X%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. Poland (X p.p.) significantly strengthened its position in terms of the total imports, while the Czech Republic and Ukraine saw its share reduced by X% and X% from 2012 to 2022, respectively. The shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, Poland ($X) constitutes the largest market for imported wrapping paper, packaging paper and paperboard in Eastern Europe, comprising X% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by the Czech Republic ($X), with a X% share of total imports. It was followed by Hungary, with an X% share.

In Poland, wrapping papers imports expanded at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012-2022. The remaining importing countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: the Czech Republic (X% per year) and Hungary (X% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The import price in Eastern Europe stood at $X per ton in 2022, growing by X% against the previous year. Over the last decade, it increased at an average annual rate of X%. As a result, import price attained the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Average prices varied noticeably amongst the major importing countries. In 2022, major importing countries recorded the following prices: in Romania ($X per ton) and Lithuania ($X per ton), while Hungary ($X per ton) and Slovakia ($X per ton) were amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Lithuania (X%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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